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Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Published: 2019-02-04
Total Pages: 16
ISBN-13: 1479441767
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA heavily veiled lady arrives and identifies herself as Lady Millicent Castle Vaughan, whose engagement to the Duke of Southshire was recently announced. At age sixteen she wrote an indiscreet letter to a soldier...a letter now in the hands of a blackmailer. Can Poirot retrieve it and save her reputation?
Author: Patricia Byrne
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Published: 2012-04-07
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 184889953X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt Valley House on Achill Island in 1894, an English landowner, Agnes MacDonnell, was brutally attacked and her home burnt. James Lynchehaun, her former land agent, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He escaped twice and won a groundbreaking case in the United States successfully resisting extradition. . A Franciscan monk in Achill, Brother Paul Carney, who had befriended and assisted Lynchehaun, wrote up the fugitive's story, and Lynchehaun became a folk hero. John Millington Synge visited Mayo in 1904/1905 and decided to locate The Playboy of the Western World in north Mayo. Lynchehaun was one of Synge's inspirations for constructing the character of Christy Mahon. The crime, the trial and escapes, and the island tensions are unravelled in a gripping account.
Author: Anaïs Nin
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780241339541
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNoveller. Transgressive desires and sexual encounters are recounted in these four pieces
Author: Mary Boddington
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Published: 1836
Total Pages: 436
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
Publisher: Classical Press of Wales
Published: 2003-12-31
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 1910589896
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGreek women routinely wore the veil. That is the unexpected finding of this meticulous study, one with interesting implications for the origins of Western civilisation. The Greeks, popularly (and rightly) credited with the invention of civic openness, are revealed as also part of a more Eastern tradition of seclusion. Llewellyn-Jones' work proceeds from literary and, notably, from iconographic evidence. In sculpture and vase painting it demonstrates the presence of the veil, often covering the head, but also more unobtrusively folded back onto the shoulders. This discreet fashion not only gave a priviledged view of the face to the ancient art consumer, but also, incidentally, allowed the veil to escape the notice of traditional modern scholarship. From Greek literary sources, the author shows that full veiling of the head and face was commonplace. He analyses the elaborate Greek vocabulary for veiling and explores what the veil meant to achieve. He shows that the veil was a conscious extension of the house and was often referred to as `tegidion', literally `a little roof'. Veiling was thus an ingeneous compromise; it allowed women to circulate in public while mainting the ideal of a house-bound existence. Alert to the different types of veil used, the author uses Greek and more modern evidence (mostly from the Arab world) to show how women could exploit and subvert the veil as a means of eloquent, sometimes emotional, communication. First published in 2003 and reissued as a paperback in 2010, Llewellyn-Jones' book has established itself as a central - and inspiring - text for the study of ancient women.
Author: Georges Guyou
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Published: 1898
Total Pages: 76
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDreyfus was tried and convicted twice for treason and conspiracy involving trading weapons development secrets with Germany. This was later found to be a fabrication and he was pardoned.
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: MB Cooltura
Published: 2023-10-08
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9877448777
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMarcus Hardman, an antiques collector, hires Poirot to investigate the theft of some valuable jewels that disappeared from his safe while he was offering a little tea party. Only his close friends attended the meeting and Hardman doesn ́t want to involve the police to avoid a scandal. Will the Belgian detective manage to recover the jewels and discover the thief?
Author: Leland S. Person
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-04-05
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 1139462296
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the author of The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne has been established as a major writer of the nineteenth century and the most prominent chronicler of New England and its colonial history. This introductory book for students coming to Hawthorne for the first time outlines his life and writings in a clear and accessible style. Leland S. Person also explains some of the significant cultural and social movements that influenced Hawthorne's most important writings: Puritanism, Transcendentalism and Feminism. The major works, including The Scarlet Letter, The House of the Seven Gables and The Blithedale Romance, as well as Hawthorne's important short stories and non-fiction, are analysed in detail. The book also includes a brief history and survey of Hawthorne scholarship, with special emphasis on recent studies. Students of nineteenth-century American literature will find this a rewarding and engaging introduction to this remarkable writer.
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher: Good Press
Published: 2023-11-20
Total Pages: 9358
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKNathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated Edition)' is a monumental collection that showcases the full extent of Hawthorne's literary genius. Known for his exploration of themes such as guilt, sin, and moral ambiguity, Hawthorne's works are characterized by their rich symbolism and allegorical depth. This comprehensive edition includes his famous novels such as 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The House of the Seven Gables', as well as his renowned short stories like 'Young Goodman Brown' and 'The Minister's Black Veil'. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience and provides a visual dimension to Hawthorne's intricate narratives. As a key figure in the American Romantic movement, Hawthorne's works continue to resonate with readers today for their psychological depth and profound exploration of human nature. Nathaniel Hawthorne's own life and experiences greatly influenced his writing, as he drew inspiration from his Puritan ancestry and New England upbringing. His keen observations of society and human behavior informed his nuanced portrayals of characters grappling with moral dilemmas and societal expectations. Hawthorne's unique blend of realism and allegory sets him apart as a master storyteller whose works offer timeless insights into the human condition. For readers seeking to delve into the depths of American literature and explore the complexities of human experience, 'The Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne (Illustrated Edition)' is a must-read. This collection not only showcases Hawthorne's literary craftsmanship but also invites readers to reflect on timeless themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature. With its engaging narratives and thought-provoking symbolism, Hawthorne's works continue to captivate and challenge readers of all backgrounds.
Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Publisher: e-artnow
Published: 2017-12-06
Total Pages: 9347
ISBN-13: 8027232287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Novels: Fanshawe The Scarlet Letter The House of the Seven Gables The Blithedale Romance The Marble Faun The Dolliver Romance Septimius Felton Doctor Grimshawe's Secret Collections of Short Stories: Twice-Told Tales The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair Biographical Stories Mosses from an Old Manse Wonder Book For Girls and Boys The Snow Image and Other Twice Told Tales Tanglewood Tales For Girls and Boys The Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces, Tales and Sketches The Story Teller Sketches in Magazines Poems: Address to the Moon The Darken'd Veil Earthly Pomp Forms of Heroes Go to the Grave My Low and Humble Home The Ocean Essays: The British Matron: A Satire The Ancestral Footstep: Outlines of an English Romance Life Of Franklin Pierce Chiefly About War Matters Our Old Home Autobiographical Writings: Browne's Folly Love Letters (To Miss Sophia Peabody) Letter to the Editor of the Literary Review American Notebooks English Notebooks French and Italian Notebooks Biographies and Reminiscences of Hawthorne: Biography The Life and Genius of Hawthorne by Frank Preston Stearns Hawthorne and His Circle by Julian Hawthorne Memories of Hawthorne by Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Hawthorne and His Moses by Herman Melville Fifty Years of Hawthorne My Literary Passions by W. D. Howell Life of Great Authors by H. T. Griswold Yesterday With Authors by J. T. Field Hawthorne and Brook Farm by G. W. Curtis Short Biography Essays and Criticisms on Hawthorne and His Works: Hawthorne by Henry James Jr. Nathaniel Hawthorne by Andrew Lang Nathaniel Hawthorne by G. E. Woodberry A Study of Hawthorne by G. P. Lathrop 'Hawthorne' and 'The Works of Hawthorne' by G. W. Curtis
